Useful links and resources

Sources of information and guidance to help practitioners improve outcomes for children with SEND.

Legislation and Government guidance

• Children and Families Act 2014 (opens new window)
• Equality Act 2010 (opens new window)
• SEND code of practice (opens new window)

Documents

• Development Journals
• Inclusion self-evaluation framework (PDF) [497KB]
• Inclusive practice log (suggested example) (Word doc) [65KB]

SEND services and resources

• Access Through Technology (ATT team)
• Association for Infant Mental Health (opens new window) (AIMH)
• Council for Disabled Children
• Critical incident support
• Early Childhood and Family Service (ECFS)
• Early help and family support
• Educational, psychology and specialist support service (EPSS)
• Language line
• NASEN (opens new window) (National Association for Special Educational Needs)
• Norfolk Family Information Service
• One-page profiles
• Norfolk SEND Partnership
• Portage
• School 2 School support service (opens new window)
• School admissions for Reception
• Schools Inclusion Helpline or call 01603 307736
• SEN inclusion funding
• SEND Local Offer
• Sleep difficulties (opens new window)
• Specialist Resource Bases
• Specialist equipment
• Specific medical training for providers
• Speech and language therapy service
• Step On consultation referral form (opens new window) Can be found at bottom of S2S Early Years support page
• Support events for parents/ carers
• Support for learning including EN Support and Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans
• Support groups available
• Support services available
• Virtual School for looked after and previously looked after children
• Virtual School for sensory support